Crypto payment protocol AEON has officially announced its integration of USD1, the USD-backed stablecoin developed by World Liberty Financial, into its ecosystem. This move enables seamless stablecoin payments for over 20 million offline retail merchants across Southeast Asia, significantly expanding the use case of USD1 in real-world commerce.
The integration was revealed via a blog post and followed up by a post on X (formerly Twitter), where AEON emphasized that USD1 is “fully-backed” and inspired by President Trump’s vision for modern digital finance. The stablecoin can now be used for in-store shopping, dining, top-ups, and daily purchases, processed through AEON’s decentralized settlement infrastructure.
Global Expansion Plans Underway
AEON’s integration of USD1 is not limited to Southeast Asia. The project stated it is actively expanding into markets in Africa and Latin America, where the stablecoin will also be accepted for transactions through AEON Pay once operations go live.
The expansion positions AEON as a leading real-world payments solution within the DeFi and stablecoin space, bridging crypto utility with traditional merchant ecosystems.
How It Works: Stable Payments at Scale
AEON Pay supports both online and offline transactions using stablecoins like USD1. Behind the scenes, the protocol manages:
- Token transfers between customers and merchants
- Merchant settlements
- Regulatory-compliant tracking and reporting
By integrating with USD1, AEON strengthens its infrastructure with a high-liquidity, politically-aligned stablecoin, further diversifying the digital assets available within its platform.
USD1 Gaining Momentum Across Web3
AEON joins a growing list of projects adopting USD1, including:
- Tron (TRX)
- BUILDon (B)
- Alchemy Pay (ACH)
- Bitget Token (BGB)
USD1 made headlines recently as the official stablecoin used in a record-setting $2 billion investment from MGX into Binance marking the largest stablecoin-based deal in crypto history.
At press time, USD1 holds a market cap of $2.15 billion, with a matching circulating supply of 2.15 billion tokens, according to CoinMarketCap.
Airdrop on the Horizon?
In addition to the AEON news, World Liberty Financial recently approved a proposal to airdrop a fixed amount of USD1 to eligible holders of its native token WLFI. While the airdrop has yet to be scheduled, it’s expected to further incentivize adoption and user testing of USD1’s payment functionality.
The integration of USD1 into AEON’s payment infrastructure marks a major milestone in the convergence of stablecoins and real-world commerce. With strong backing, multi-regional reach, and strategic alliances in place, AEON and USD1 are poised to become key players in the evolving landscape of crypto payments offering secure, scalable, and politically resonant solutions for the next generation of digital finance.
